Just wait, you will get it right, it will fire beautifully and all the glazes will pinhole! It's the way of clay, I truly believe we get tested to see how badly we really want to be potters. It is the most frustrating art form I have ever explored, Probably why I like it, if it's not hard I don't stick with it apparently! I'm having a beer right now for ya:)

Yuck! I was dying to call today to see what had happened during your firing - sorry to hear it went badly. Did you call Les? I wish I knew more about this aspect of ceramics and could be more help. Lisa and I are looking seriously at the hatchery and may have room for a third potter in our space so if all else fails you could get in our firings if we move our kilns over. Jennifer

Thanks everyone for the words of wisdom. I had a hard time sleeping last night but I know that life presents us with challenges for a reason... and Tracy you are right... this is my test. I have been on the border of taking the plunge for way too many years... this is my test, challenge, push to really make this happen.Les, my repair guy, is consorting with his people and will get back to me today... It is a lesson in patience and resilience which I try to instill in my boys... this is my turn to see how hard it really is.

This is a written journey of motherhood but also a place for artistic release... something that is mine for me to do when I have forgotten who me is. It is a journal and a guide and a memory holder. There will be magic and mayhem, honesty and fabrication, and lots of dreaming.